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$1.1M jackpots hit at Strip, downtown Las Vegas casinos

One casino has been a downtown Las Vegas staple for years. Another is set for a rebranding. Both reported million-dollar jackpots. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A slots player hit a jackpot worth $1,106,270.82 on a Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2X Wilds s ...
A slots player hit a jackpot worth $1,106,270.82 on a Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2X Wilds slots machine on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. (International Game Technology)
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By Tony Garcia Las Vegas Review-Journal
April 17, 2024 - 11:43 am
 

One casino has been a downtown staple for years. Another is set for a rebranding.

But both gave patrons a million-plus reasons to celebrate.

On Thursday at Golden Nugget, a slots player hit a jackpot worth $1,106,270.82 on a Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2X Wilds slots machine, according to a spokesperson for International Game Technology, the machine’s manufacturer.

The jackpot came on a $7 spin.

On Sunday at The Mirage, a Dragon Link slots player won a $1,176,880 jackpot on a $100 spin, according to a casino spokesperson.

A slots player won a $1,176,880 jackpot Sunday, April 14, 2024, on a Dragon Link slot ...
A slots player won a $1,176,880 jackpot Sunday, April 14, 2024, on a Dragon Link slots machine at The Mirage in Las Vegas. (The Mirage Hotel & Casino)

The longtime Strip casino is in the process of becoming Hard Rock Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

If you or a loved one is struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, help is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.

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